Name: Polyglot Masterclass: Become Fluent in any Language for Free
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Created byThe Travelling Linguist, Dillon March, MA

Last updated 8/2019

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What you'll learn

You will learn how to learn a language on your own for free.
You will learn how to speak, read, write, and listen in the language you're learning
You will learn how language is structured and how linguistics can be used to learn a language more efficiently
You will learn about the different resources online which you can use to learn a language for free online

Course content

6 sections • 54 lectures • 2h 38m total length

Introduction3:18
Discover how to become a polyglot by learning language basics, building your own study plan, and using free tools to practice speaking, listening, and grammar insights from linguistics.

Journalling3:39
Summarizing1:06
Speaking exercise2:51
Develop fluent speech by self-talk in the target language, avoiding English as the middleman, and boosting practice with video diaries and feedback from native speakers on YouTube or Instagram.
Pronunciation exercise2:04
Deciding on a language1:22
Choose a language based on local use, travel plans, and cultural interests, then weigh languages by their proximity to English to estimate study hours and learning speed.
Using music to learn a language3:13
Meaningful learning1:13
Find a culture aspect that interests you and use the language to explore it. Read about it in the target language and try related activities to practice.
Finding books1:51
Evaluating your progress1:10
Setting goals1:04

Duolingo10:53
Memrise3:30
Busuu5:32
Explore busuu in the polyglot masterclass to learn portuguese with native-speaker feedback, CEFR-aligned lessons, and premium conversations, balancing free basics with paid perks and a certificate aligned with McGraw-Hill Education.
Anki0:49
Anki is a flash card program that lets you create your own vocabulary flashcards you struggle with, accessible via Anki web and apps for Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS.
Interpals6:05
Facebook Conversation Groups1:56
Reddit Languages2:45
WordReference6:52
Bab.la3:39
YouTube5:40
Explore how to use YouTube as a language learning resource by finding channels and playlists, and using subtitles, playback speed, and filters to tailor practice.
Udemy and Skillshare3:33
Books1:16
Italki2:40

Overview3:42
Explore how languages are structured through linguistics, including phonology, morphology, syntax, lexicon and etymology, and orthography, to plan effective self-guided language study.
Phonology5:41
Morphology8:34
Syntax8:51
Lexicon and etymology6:37
Orthography7:13
Explore orthography, the study of how language is written, and compare alphabets, syllabaries, and writing systems across Latin, Greek, Arabic, Hebrew, Japanese kana and kanji, and Chinese characters.
Fluency3:45

Tip 11:34
Tip 21:22
Tip 32:40
Tip 40:38
Tip 51:03
Practice simpler sentence construction by avoiding full translation and not thinking like a native speaker of your target language; break sentences into shorter phrases and reorder words for easier speech.
Tip 60:46
Tip 70:33
Tip 81:00
Tip 91:34
Tip 101:05
Tip 110:47
Practice counting in your target language every day to reinforce numbers, using real-life contexts like cash handling, gym reps, and quick drills in Italian, Spanish, or Dutch.
Tip 121:03
Tip 131:02
Think in the language to reach fluency and avoid translating in your head. Practice thinking anywhere you go to speak more naturally and remove English as a middleman.
Tip 141:20

Requirements

Students who want to learn another language for free
No other prerequisites required

Description

Would you like to be able to learn and speak another language completely for free?

There are so many ways that you can learn a language for free, without ever having to sign up for a language course or buying a really expensive textbook or taking an expensive trip to another country where they just speak English to you anyways. In this course, I have put together every single tip, trick, resource, app, and secrets that I could think of to help my students learn a language for free.

As a college French professor, I love languages. I have been a polyglot for the past few years. I want to share my love of language with the world and help people all around the globe learn different languages. This course is designed for people who want to learn to speak another language.

WHY IS THIS COURSE UNIQUE?

This course is five courses in one.
Unlike other courses, I have significant experience learning many languages and I have incorporated the lessons I have learned in these courses.
Using my knowledge of linguistics, I will teach you about the science behind language to help you learn your language more efficiently.
You will learn about the hidden features of all the free resources available online.
This course is effective for any language spoken in the world.

As with all my courses, you can purchase this course risk free with my 30-day money back guarantee.

Go ahead and click "Register". You have nothing to lose and so much to learn from this course.

I look forward to getting to know you and working with you.

Who this course is for:

Students who are interested in learning another language on their own

What you'll learn

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Course content

Introduction1 lecture • 3min

1: Steps to learn a language by yourself9 lectures • 20min

2: Practicing and engaging with the language10 lectures • 20min

3: Free tools to help you master a language13 lectures • 55min

4: Understanding how language is structured7 lectures • 44min

15 Tips, tricks, and secrets to language learning14 lectures • 16min

Requirements

Description

Who this course is for: